Small business calendar

SMALL Business

TUESDAY, FEB. 17

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS SESSION: Robert Scott from TuneLab will speak about incorporating embedded systems. www.inventorsnetwork.org. 5:30-9 p.m. $15. Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18

PEER ADVISORY GROUP: Presented by the Meridian Group for owners, presidents and chief executives. Advance registration required. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $99. Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, 5801 Opus Pkwy., Minnetonka. 952-942-8560.

THURSDAY, FEB. 19

SCORE CONSULTATION: Discuss your small business opportunity with a counselor. 2-5 p.m. Free. Rum River Library, 4201 6th Av., Anoka.

CHAMBER SMALL BUSINESS LUNCHEON: "Small Business PR: How to Create Compelling Content that Engages Customers and Gains Media Exposure" with Joel Swanson, president of the Minnesota Public Relations Society of America. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $10-$20. Terrence Murphy Hall, University of St. Thomas, 1000 LaSalle Av. S., Mpls. 612-370-9160.

SATURDAY, FEB. 21

SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: "Introduction to Starting Your Business." Presented by SCORE. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Minnesota School of Business, 1401 W. 76th St., Richfield. 952-938-4570.

MONDAY, FEB. 23

SCORE SEMINAR: "Simple Steps to Start Your Business." A series of five classes. Ends March 23. 6-9 p.m. $100. Minnesota School of Business, 1401 W. 76th St., Richfield. 952-938-4570.

LEGALCORPS CONSULTATION: Legal advice from volunteer attorneys. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.

SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea or problem for one-on-one confidential counseling. 10:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.

THURSDAY, FEB. 26

QUICKBOOKS BASICS SEMINAR: Presented by SCORE. 6-9 p.m. $45. Minnesota School of Business, 1401 W. 76th St., Richfield. 952-938-4570.